Valora Orono - Chef/Cook

Valora Orono

• Chef/Cook Lifespark paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Minnesota, Long Lake May 13, 2026 Description Valora Orono, a new Lifespark Senior Living Community, is looking for a Chef/Cook
• Part Time
• to join our growing team!

Valora Orono is nestled in the pristine Orono community, just minutes from the charm of downtown Wayzata, Lake Minnetonka, and Long Lake. Our community is conveniently located on Kelley Parkway in Orono. We are just a short drive from downtown Wayzata and Long Lake, easily accessible from

US-12 / I-394.

We help seniors Age Magnificently in our 72

• unit apartment-style community providing Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services.

Join our team today!

Shifts Available:

Part-Time, 8:00am-630pm Tuesday, Friday and every other Saturday/Sunday

Wage:

$17.50

• 22.

50 per hour Are you compassionate towards others? Are you passionate about enriching the lives of others? If so, we want you to join our team and help seniors Age Magnificently! Our Cook/Chef becomes family and impacts the lives of our residents who live in a Lifespark Senior Living Community. In this position, you will be responsible for preparing food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specifications, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations.

Duties include:

Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, and temperature control procedures. Direct and assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes, and utensils. Check all trays for menu and diet requirements and preference and accuracy. Ensure proper storage for food and supplies. Review and process diet changes and ensure menus are maintained and followed in accordance with established procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in a senior living setting is preferred. Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, resident's families, and employees. Must possess advanced computer skills, including email use.

Benefits:

Annual reviews with wage increases Paidtime off & paid holidays Medical, dental, vision benefits 401k + company match Employee Referral bonuses Tuition reimbursement and nursing loan forgiveness Flexible scheduling Career development It has been and will continue to be our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, use or nonuse of lawful products off the Employer's premises during nonworking hours, or declining to attend a meeting or to participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #SLWEST2 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.